Quick check

With the free quick check, we enable you to make a qualitative initial assessment of whether your business model is affected by regulatory and technical changes, and what opportunities and risks are possible.

Status-quo analysis

We carry out an status-quo analysis based on your current operating model. This way, we get an idea of your existing organizational and operational structure, your strategic orientation and the range of services provided. On this basis, we subsequently develop targeted scenarios for a specific market entry strategy.

Competitive analysis

We carry out a detailed competitive analysis based on your target market and your intended positioning. The competitive analysis includes in particular the analysis of products, processes, methods and positioning of competing companies in the same market.

Impact analysis

We carry out an impact analysis to determine what effects can be expected from new regulatory and technical changes for your current operating model. In doing so, we always assess opportunities and risks neutrally.

Scenario analysis

Based on previous analyses and your company-specific framework conditions, we develop tailor-made scenarios that create concrete added value for your strategic positioning.

Outsourcing management for FinTechs

Even unregulated FinTech startups often have to meet requirements for proper operations due to the existing relationship with licensed institutions as part of the outsourcing management. These requirements do oftet not differ significantly from regulated institutions and apply equally.

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Your result of the analysis

The knowledge of opportunities and risks for entering into new business areas based on the existing structures and the derivation of a target scenario.

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Process organization

Based on the developed target scenario, we analyze necessary adjustments to your process organization (business processes, organizational units, service providers, etc.).

Design for regulated institutions: If you are a regulated institution such as a CRR credit institution, we take into account, among other things, the requirements for the internal new product process and outsourcing management when integrating external service providers. We also examine related processes, such as those from information security management or risk management.

Concept for fintech startups: If you are a young FinTech start-up, we can provide you with efficient processes on request, which lay the basis for future potential certification standards such as ISO.

Organizational structure

The organizational structure is the heart of every company. Although this can be adjusted, it is usually subject to a long transition period, during which in particular increased operational risks prevail. Together with you, we develop a target scenario for your organization and make a decision if services should be outsourced or built in-house.

IT

IT is essential to implement digital business areas and must usually be adapted. We help you develop a scalable IT architecture and comply with regulatory requirements (e.g. German BAIT, DORA, etc.).

Service provider selection

If service providers need to be involved, technical and non-technical requirements must be met. We define these requirements in form of specifications and select the suitable service provider for you. This way, we always take into account your internal technical and organizational measures.

KPIs

In order to measure the success of the new business segment, we will define adequate key performance indicators for subsequent implementation based on your business strategy.

Your result of planning

Development of a target scenario and an implementation plan to seize opportunities and counteract associated risks.

License applications

Depending on your strategic positioning, you will need to submit new license applications. Together with our partner law firms, we will support you until you obtain your permit and beyond.

Service provider integration

Selected service providers must be integrated into the customer's existing landscape in accordance with regulatory requirements. We support you with the integration in accordance with the requirements of your internal written regulations.

Acquisition

If a company acquistion is strategically relevant to enter the new business segment, you can rely on us. We support you during the whole transaction process, from pre-selection and due diligence to the acquisition of the company and integration into the existing organizational and operational structure.

New product process

For the introduction of a new business area, it is essential to carry out a new product process. We support you throughout the entire process, from initial concept development and risk analysis to the final approval by your management.

Adjustment of structural and operational organization

It is necessary to adapt the existing organizational and operational structure in order to meet operational and regulatory requirements. We support you in adapting your written regulations in the intended manner and analyzing relationships within the existing organizational structure.

Human resource management

If you need external personnel due to regulatory organizational requirements, we use our network and provide you with appropriate contacts. For example, as part of a permit application, you can draw on qualified interim managers, information security officers, data protection officers or personnel from other areas.

Your result of implementation

Implementation of the target operating model based on the implementation plan.